Value Creation Director

Grant Thornton (US)

. Establish and advance the value creation practice's operational offering, including methodology, diagnostic tooling, benchmark libraries, and analytical standards .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesLead💰 $223,514 - $289,171 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in value creation methodologies, operational assessments, and financial analysis within management consulting. Proven ability to lead project teams, mentor staff, and develop client relationships to drive measurable outcomes in advisory engagements.

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Value Creation MethodologyOperational AssessmentFinancial AnalysisManagement Consulting ExperienceIndustry Recognized Certification

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Hard Skills

EBITDA-Bridge AnalysisCost Structure Durability AssessmentOperational Risk EvaluationCapital Requirement EvaluationWorking Capital OptimizationTransaction ExperienceSupply Chain ImprovementProject ManagementData AnalysisClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Industry Recognized Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPortfolio OperationsValue Creation PlaybooksManufacturingProcurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and advance the value creation practice's operational offering, including methodology, diagnostic tooling, benchmark libraries, and analytical standards
Develop thought leadership to establish credibility with sponsors and differentiate the operational point of view
Embed value creation insights into broader deal advisory engagements
Contribute to practice growth strategy, including capability gaps, hiring priorities, and investments
Analyze, assess, and improve cost structure durability for manufacturing and business services value chains
Assess operating models, growth-case capacity, cost structure durability, and operational risks
Quantify EBITDA-bridge value creation opportunities, including sourcing and direct material savings, footprint and network rationalization, labor productivity, indirect and G&A rationalization, freight, and logistics
Evaluate capital requirements and working capital opportunities, including deferred maintenance, capacity constraints, automation readiness, inventory turns, DSO, DPO, and cash conversion cycle
Advise on carve-out operational readiness, standalone cost estimation, TSA scoping, and separation of shared infrastructure
Support bolt-on acquisition integration, including sourcing synergy capture, footprint consolidation, and back-office integration
Deliver findings under deal timelines and present to deal teams and operating partners
Interface with QoE, commercial, and IT workstreams to reconcile operational and financial views
Oversee engagements and provide delivery leadership and hands-on project management
Guide project teams to meet client expectations and deliver measurable value creation
Align project outcomes with practice objectives and team development goals
Mentor and develop consultants and managers
Develop client relationships and convert diligence engagements into post-close and portfolio-wide work
Lead and support pitches, including scoping, proposals, budgets, and work plans
Participate in fund-level and management meetings with prospective clients
Collaborate across the firm to deliver advisory capabilities to sponsor clients
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, supply chain, operations, or a related field required
MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of total experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a management consulting environment with progression to project and commercial leadership required
Industry recognized professional certification required
Private equity exposure, including familiarity with standard operating practices of portfolio operations and value creation playbooks
Transaction experience, buy-side and/or sell-side, preferably focused on supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, or operations improvement delivery
Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing consulting staff
Comfort operating in a low-data, fast-turn environment with direct exposure to deal partners and portfolio company executives
Willingness to travel to client sites, estimated at 25–50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options
Hybrid work model with work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan, subject to eligibility
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms and eligibility
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities
Career-growth opportunities and professional support